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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chicago from $83

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5:07 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
7:25 am - 4:07 pmORD-DSM
8h 42m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
6:54 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
9:03 am - 10:30 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
4:00 pm - 5:41 pmDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
8:25 pm - 10:11 pmORD-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 1
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
1:45 pm - 3:14 pmORD-DSM
1h 29mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 26
10:23 am - 5:01 pmDSM-MDW
6h 38m1 stop
9:38 am - 4:35 pmMDW-DSM
6h 57m1 stop
$208Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 16
4:00 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-ORD
6h 25m1 stop
10:10 am - 4:59 pmORD-DSM
6h 49m1 stop
$208Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 16
5:50 pm - 12:25 amDSM-MDW
6h 35m2 stops
5:25 am - 10:45 amMDW-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$213Southwest
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Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 23
9:00 am - 4:15 pmDSM-MDW
7h 15m2 stops
6:25 am - 12:20 pmMDW-DSM
5h 55m2 stops
$218Southwest
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Sat, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 4
4:39 pm - 9:20 amDSM-ORD
16h 41m2 stops
11:51 am - 3:00 pmORD-DSM
27h 09m2 stops
Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
7:00 am - 5:30 amDSM-ORD
22h 30m2 stops
9:10 pm - 2:56 pmORD-DSM
17h 46m2 stops
Thu, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 11
5:07 pm - 12:13 amDSM-MDW
7h 06m1 stop
$83Frontier
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Fri, Dec 13
5:07 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
$83Frontier
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Fri, Dec 13
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
5:39 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-ORD
4h 49m1 stop
$104Delta
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Wed, Dec 18
9:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM-ORD
6h 20m2 stops
$109Southwest
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Sat, Jan 11
8:45 am - 4:45 pmDSM-ORD
8h 00m1 stop
$119Southwest
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Wed, Dec 11
1:00 pm - 7:51 pmDSM-ORD
6h 51m1 stop
$172Delta
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Wed, Dec 11
11:43 am - 1:20 pmDSM-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
$215American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13
6:00 am - 12:22 amDSM-ORD
18h 22m1 stop
$222United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
6:54 pm - 8:22 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$244United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
9:47 am - 11:18 amORD-DSM
1h 31mnonstop
$304American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 18
6:35 am - 12:47 pmDSM-ORD
6h 12m1 stop
3:34 pm - 9:02 pmORD-DSM
5h 28m1 stop
$323Delta
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 18
2:54 pm - 8:45 pmDSM-ORD
5h 51m1 stop
9:27 pm - 6:01 pmORD-DSM
20h 34m1 stop
$338Frontier
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17
2:54 pm - 8:45 pmDSM-ORD
5h 51m1 stop
9:27 pm - 6:01 pmORD-DSM
20h 34m1 stop
$341Frontier
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17
11:25 am - 12:53 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
9:05 am - 10:32 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$349United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17
3:20 pm - 4:48 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
9:05 am - 10:32 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$352United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 17
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
2:58 pm - 4:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 23mnonstop
$359American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 16
7:00 am - 2:25 pmDSM-ORD
7h 25m1 stop
12:15 pm - 7:10 pmORD-DSM
6h 55m1 stop
$368Southwest
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Sun, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 19
12:12 pm - 6:32 pmDSM-MDW
6h 20m1 stop
9:30 am - 2:07 pmMDW-DSM
4h 37m1 stop
$378Delta
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 16
5:50 am - 1:00 pmDSM-ORD
7h 10m2 stops
12:15 pm - 7:10 pmORD-DSM
6h 55m1 stop
$433Southwest
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Sun, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 19
6:54 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
1:00 pm - 2:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
11:25 am - 12:53 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
1:00 pm - 2:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
$194United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 9
4:00 pm - 5:41 pmDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
8:25 pm - 10:11 pmORD-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 1
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
1:45 pm - 3:14 pmORD-DSM
1h 29mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 26
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
6:44 pm - 8:18 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
$209American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 29
5:59 am - 7:25 amDSM-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:40 pmORD-DSM
1h 20mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 27
6:40 pm - 8:19 pmDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$229United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 13
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
9:44 am - 11:14 amORD-DSM
1h 30mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 11
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
6:44 pm - 8:18 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
$239American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28 - Sat, Nov 30
3:23 pm - 4:51 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Sun, Jan 12

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 6
DSM5:07 pmDes Moines
7h 28m
1 stop
ORD12:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 16
ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 42m
1 stop
DSM4:07 pmDes Moines
Frontier
Dec 29
DSM7:08 pmDes Moines
14h 46m
1 stop
ORD9:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 3
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 39m
1 stop
DSM1:39 pmDes Moines
Frontier
Nov 23
DSM7:30 pmDes Moines
17h 06m
1 stop
MDW12:36 pmChicago Midway
Nov 25
MDW7:25 amChicago Midway
10h 12m
1 stop
DSM5:37 pmDes Moines

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 6
DSM6:54 pmDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 16
ORD9:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 27m
DSM10:30 amDes Moines
United Airlines
Nov 25
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
1h 28m
ORD12:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 21m
DSM2:21 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Jan 5
DSM6:40 pmDes Moines
1h 39m
ORD8:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 13
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DSM9:52 pmDes Moines

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

December. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Des Moines is December. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart Des Moines for Chicago?

Friday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Friday. The most expensive is typically Tuesday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

At noon. Des Moines to Chicago flights are approximately 7% more expensive in the afternoon than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from Des Moines?

American Airlines. American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Chicago

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Chicago flight route?

Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Des Moines - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book Des Moines to Chicago flights?

58 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Des Moines to Chicago is approximately 58 days to departure

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Des Moines and Chicago is 26 per day as of November 2024. The most frequent departure time is 11:00AM, with 48% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per week?

As of November 2024, 184 flights take off from Des Moines and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Chicago flight.

How have Des Moines to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Des Moines to Chicago flights are approximately 76% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$83

Fastest flight time

1h 26m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $83. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $158.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1h 26m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Des Moines to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 309.8 mi away from Des Moines. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 26m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,188 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    United Airlines operates around 21 flights from Des Moines to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $293, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Chicago from as low as $188 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,188 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $179, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $289 round-trip. American Airlines operates 16 flights out of Des Moines into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.


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